July/August 2010 Newsletter

In this issue: Featured Student: Jessica Savitz We are pleased to report on the achievement of Jessica Savitz, who completed A+'s one-on-one SAT prep program this spring. Jessica, who is going into her senior year at Council Rock North High School, took the SAT in May and got a score of 1630, which represents a 270 point increase from her PSAT score from the previous fall. Launching of the New Common Application for College The new 2010-2011 Common Application is now available at commonapp.org. Over 415 colleges accept this application both online and in print versions, but it is important to note that not all schools accept it. Saving Money on College-Related Expenses Funding a college education is a major expense for any family, yet there are many ways in which students and parents can cut corners on college-related expenses such as books, food, and travel once their son or daughter is on campus. Here are a few of our favorite frugal tips. FREE Proctored SAT and ACT Exams Mark your calendars! Due to the popularity of our free proctored exams, we are once again offering free, no-obligation, proctored ACT and SAT practice exams. These exams are open to current students and to members of the community.